Good coffee with a few tables inside and outside. The staff was friendly. I just wish my coffee had been a bit hotter, so maybe make sure to order it extra hot if you are like me. read more

Allpress Espresso - Flat white and mocha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Small coffee spot with very few seats inside and most people either doing take-away or drinking outside. Espresso is very good though with very intense flavor. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Allpress Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Polite staff with a good variety of coffee beans. The grind coffee beans for you to takeaway

Great coffee and a very nice and cozy place The service is very kind and the food looks good read more

Warning. I am in a snarky mood. While it looks small and independent, this is a transplanted Kiwi company: http://au.allpressespresso.com That, however, doesn't bother me. I am not a chain-aphobe like some Shoreditch types. The space? Cool. Staff? Cool. Coffee? Really robust, excellent. Teeeny, tiny annoyances: 1) The coffee cups have no handle.... While I certainly like the look, my cup was too hot to hold for several minutes. Seems silly to have to wait to drink for that reason alone. Maybe I have baby hands that can't take the heat, but I wouldn't say I normally find things too hot to hold... 2) No wifi. Now, if this was a run down place decorated in doilies with a grandma and gramps at the helm, I'd say, find, they don't know any better. At a hip place like this, where they obviously are technologically savvy and not neo-Luddites (being in Shoreditch near all the startups, iMac in the office, their own iPhone app.... http://www.borndigital.co.nz/our-work/allpress-iphone/ ), it makes no sense if it isn't a deliberate choice. Either they are thinking, "we want people to enjoy real human interaction" or "contemplate our coffee's brilliance with their full attention" or "wifi makes people linger and we need all our seating available at all times" or really... those are the only two reasons I can come up with. Wifi, please. The sleek looking, but less than cozy seating will keep me from lingering too too long. When will cozy artisan coffee shops with plush, study-friendly seating and board games be trendy again? I miss that. read more

Allpress Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

I think I'm too spoilt by the coffee shops in Vancouver ;) This for sure was a decent enough coffee, cool hipster part of town.... Large premises, so plenty of seats inside and out. But it would not be enough to lure me back here. Also took forever and a day to make 2 flat whites for take away, with no acknowledgement about the delay or wait. Not sure how successful this sort of place would be in Vancouver with such fierce competition. read more

Allpress Espresso - Flat white! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Really like this place. They renovated in late 2015 and now it's a cute little spot with some outdoor seating. The iced latte and soy latte are very good. Service is also snappy, but the wait for your drink can be a few minutes when they're busy, which is almost always. The espresso roast here is just really good and I wish there was a location closer to my office. I mostly come here on weekends. Come here first, then walk around the shops on Redchurch. read more

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Groovy, almost Enya-like music played over the sound system as I sipped my oh-so-mellow-tasting flat white. The coffee, medium roasted, goes down smoothly. I'm more of a dark roast fan, so I do prefer a bit more 'ommphf' in my java. However, the presentation, the temperature (read: not too hot), and quality of the product is top-notch. For those who like making their own coffee at home, there's a bean counter for your ordering pleasure. The cafe itself is fairly spacious and clean. And, as its situated on a corner, one has infinite peering-out-of-window opportunities at Allpress. I'd say 'people-watching opportunities', but the area is not that heavily trafficked. This place is definitely worth a visit. They also boast a food menu for those that wish to both nosh and swill. read more

Wow! I almost went into another cafe down the street, but the Yelp reviews were mediocre, and I'm very glad I checked out Allpress instead. I was just looking for a place to chill and have a refreshment in between Columbia Road Flower Market and Old Spitalfields Market, and this was perfect. The idea that it was Kiwi drew me to it even more, since I'm kind of in love with New Zealand. The open brightness and simplicity of the decor matches the Kiwi style. Service was quick, friendly, and efficient. I got a brunch of cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, hard-boiled egg, cheese, and toast, and it was all amazing. Half an avocado, tasty cheese and bread, and everything fresh and simple. The combination was perfect, and I was stuffed afterwards. They provide free newspapers and magazines to peruse, so I sat in the corner looking through the window at the massive coffee grinder in the next room, read about a few of the crazy things happening in the world, and was thoroughly entertained for a good while. Along with a glass of amazing iced coffee, I was re-energized and ready to head to another market! And, I may have been slightly excited when I saw Allpress featured in Time Out's list of best independent coffee shops the very next day. I JUST WENT THERE YESTERDAY. read more

Allpress Espresso - A brunch of bread, cheese, cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, and half an avocado hiding under there! Also, tasty iced coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

If you love your coffee filthy strong, Allpress Espresso is the place to go. I take a beeline to this corner cafe very time I am in the area. No matter what day of the week or time or day, the place is always buzzing. I love the fact that they roast coffee on site and even more that you can buy the empty sacks (tip for gardeners: perfect for storing leaf mulch ) for £1 with the proceed going to charity. Everything is a bit on the dear side and quality of service can vary, but mostly it's a welcoming and friendly place. read more

Great coffee place on Redchurch street. This might actually be my new favourite place for coffee in London. Large airy interior with lots of wood, great coffee and amazing cakes and pastries. By entrance is an enormous coffee roasting machine to greet you and through the windows you can see the cooking going on in the kitchen. The staff are really cheerful and friendly. As an added bonus they also sell the coffee beans. read more

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I like the vibe here, great people watching spot. I'll definitely come back to try some other coffees. I ordered a cappuccino that came covered in coco which to me shouldn't be on there but I have found that more coffeeshops are doing this. My cheese and chive sandwich was a bit to oily for my taste especially for a breakfast sandwich. Quite curious about the filter blend but I'll come back for that another day. Today the vibe was good but the coffee and sandwich not so much. read more

Allpress Espresso - Chocolate residue, please don't add this or is it just me? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

I was looking for a place to buy some beans on a Sunday and as Monmouth is closed and as I had heard Allpress had opened a roasting cafe in London I ended up here. It wasn't as easy to get to as I had hoped as I came from north London and walked from OldStreet (10min) but it was well worth the trip. Excellent coffee roasted on site and friendly staff. They had a variety of roasts to choose from. I've brought a 1/2 kg of beans to use at home and will most likely find myself back there again for a coffee and some more supplies in the near future. Let's hope more cafe's follow suit and bring the roasting closer to the counter. read more

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Was it the best cup I've had in London? Almost. Was it the best atmosphere I've experienced in London? Almost. Was it in a convenient location? Almost. Does it roast its own beans and serve single-estate filter coffee in a motherfucking teapot for £2.90? You bet your ass, it does. Top of the class. I arrived to a very busy cafe on Saturday morning, filled with Shoreditch types. I wondered if I'd find a seat, but I went to the counter anyway. The staff was quite friendly and accommodating, which was a refreshing contrast to the caffeine despotism of other third-wave coffee establishments in London. I perched myself at the coffee bar (the only available space left) and pulled out a book. I enjoyed no fewer than three cups of coffee from my coffee-teapot over the course of about 30 minutes. It was a heavenly start to a Saturday. And I wouldn't hesitate to go back again and again. To drink one of the four filter coffee options on offer. From a teapot. read more

I know Allpress from home so figured it was a good bet one afternoon while I was around Shoreditch. Small space but enough to fit a few counters and bar seating in plus there are some tables and stools outside. The menu displayed above the coffee machine is short but concise with all of your coffee & food options plus prices clearly displayed - one of my pet hates is not having clearly displayed or available menus in cafes because then I awkwardly have to ask for a menu AND I take forever to decide so prefer to consider from afar. Anyhow I ordered a flat white to takeaway for 2.80, the standard price around here. It took a little while to make considering it was quiet but it was a well made cup of coffee, maybe one of the better I've had in London. Made on the Redchurch blend it was smooth and easy to drink. In saying that it was a milk coffee and I usually have long blacks so I'll have to try that next time. Note the cup was 8oz which I believe is optimal for one espresso shot but it is smaller than you usually see takeaways. Overall a good option for coffee and if you like what you taste, you can buy the beans to take home! read more

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"It's like burnt honey in my mouth" gasped @alsibley as he sipped on his flat white. Granted he had shoved several sugars in there but seriously, this coffee is some sexy ass shit! This is by far the best coffee in London. For my taste buds, it's smooth and rich and has an after-taste that is most enjoyable. It's also on the ever so cool Redchurch Street, is in a large and airy building and has both toilets and free water for patrons. It's a winner. This is actually a roastery, so you can smell them cooking dem beans, it's like pollen to a bee as I buzz on in for my honey! read more

They serve a mean cappuccino. Nice artisanal coffee shop with plenty of snacks as well. I just came in for a quick coffee and wasn't left wanting. read more

Their tagline should be 'not just f**king great coffee'. Because it is great coffee but that's not the only reason I go here. Two words: breakfast plate. Anywhere that serves me proscuitto, cheese, avocado and amazing salty crispbread is just perfection to me. I like that I can go by myself, read my book and eat breakfast without any sparring with the waitstaff about taking up a table. Everyone shares and you might get the odd glance from the house hipsters in residence, but just ignore them, they have silly hair and wear stupid glasses anyway. read more

Larissa G strikes me as a girl who knows her coffee. I mean she f*cking loves Monmouth so we know she's got her head screwed on right when it comes to a cup of joe. And when she says Allpress is worthy of 5 stars I've gotta give it a try. So why tell you all this? Well (apart from her awesome coffee list) basically it's so when I say I made my way there by 9am last sunny Saturday you don't think I've completely lost my beans. That and I was woken up (fairly pleasantly) at 7am so I didn't really have the lie in excuse. Allpress is up in Shoreditch right next to Shoreditch High Street DLR which makes it a fairly quick sprint on the good ol' fixed gear from Bermondsey with its severe dearth of coffee (barring Monmouth at either Maltby or Borough). There is a bike stand just a little way down the street but unfortunately nothing right in front of the place. A bit disappointing given the large amount of available space but no big deal. The place was busy but not packed so I was able to look around and find a nice seat at the main communal table and snag a copy of the FT Weekender. For that it's worth the money as that damn paper costs a good few quid on its lonesome. A bright and bubbly barista bounced up and asked me what I'd like to try. I ordered the filter and then was faced with a choice of four beans. As every good barista should (and yet so few do) she gave me a run down on the different options then helped advise me on one that fit my tastes and general mood (it was 9am and I hadn't had any coffee yet...you can bet I wasn't all smiles). I've gotta say, they do things right at Allpress. The coffee is filtered in front of you and they serve it at your seat in a mini coffee/tea pot which contains enough for 2-3 mugs. Now the mugs are no giants but a fair serving so 3 quid for 3 cups of excellent quality coffee is pretty much a steal. Foodwise, you can get sandwiches for a fiver and a variety of breakfast options for a variety of prices but nothing above £8 I think. So all in all a pretty decent place to go. And you can read the paper as long as you like which just makes it even better. Oh, yeah, the food. I was a bit disappointed as the chicken, pine nuts, and chilli seemed to be missing a key ingredient: the chilli. Next time I'm coming prepared with some Tabasco sauce. Other than the lack of kick, the sandwich was great with thick toasted ciabatta type bread, chunks of tender chicken, and a good helping of sauce and nuts. Okay so I made a bit of a mess but no one was judging...I think. Going to head back on Saturday (at a little more reasonable time) to pick up my new cycle and study a bit at Allpress so more to update soon! And rating wise, 5 for coffee, 3 for sandwich, 0 for no wifi and 5 for service gives it a 4 overall. read more

Five for the vibe alone. I just loved the community tables, all the bar space inside and out, the simplicity and beauty and clean lines...whoever put this place together has a good eye and/or knows my taste! Espresso was good (I still think Prufrock makes a better latte) and I definitely had a tough time at choosing a sandwich--went mortadella artichoke mint which was a delicious combo. Lots of delectable noshes at the cash point and I thoroughly admired the beauty of the egg, tomato, avocado and cheese plate. Service could have been a bit better, but the other factors won me over. read more

#YelpLondon This newish coffee house seems perfectly situated in Shoreditch. A contemporary caf with styling that isn't trying too hard. Part neighbourhood hangout with locals having a chat and part bloggers paradise with loner trendsetters working on laptops, it all just feels cozy yet incredibly cool. The coffee itself was strong and robust just the way I like it. Well I had a double espresso but I am sure a white coffee won't be like that, so drink with ease if you are a caffeine lightweight. I paired my coffee with a bite sized pistachio and rose water pastry which was satisfying though not amazing. That just means next time I'll try something else out of their selection, not that it was a sticking point. Price wise was along the same lines as most coffee chains these days, though I would put this just a fraction higher with £2 for an espresso whereas you pay £1.80 at say Caffe Nero. But one is in Shoreditch not a high street so who would dare go to a Starbucks in that area! I'll be looking for all you uber cool Yelpers there... read more

I love having Sunday brunch at this place! It is quite casual, with no table service. You line up to order your food and find seating at any of the communal tables. I always get their brunch with egg, toast, avocado, cheese and Jamon. It is super simple but very fresh and delicious. Just the best start to a Sunday. They also have sandwiches and cakes, which I have never tried, but all look quite delicious. This is a truly neighborhood place, as you can see people living nearby coming to eat, meet, read morning papers or work on their computers. Very hipster and fun. Reminds me of cafes in Mission area in San Francisco. read more

Visited Allpress when I was doing a coffee round in East London with a few other mates who are also into coffee. It was by far the most disappointing stop that day - granted the competition was pretty tough with Nude, Prufrock, Taylor Str, Department of Coffee and Social Affairs, Climpson & Sons and St. Ali on the list the same day as well. We did actually not sample the espressos or anything espresso based so maybe that was the mistake. We did instead try the brewed coffee. I had some hopes that it would be good as it was brewed on order - we sampled two of the four coffees on offer and they both had the same flavor - that of coffee being roasted way to dark and almost burnt. If that is the Allpress way I hope I do not have to drink it again. we actually had to ask if they really served us different coffees and after that was confirmed we were just amazed at the poor quality. Maybe we just had bad luck but this was some of the worst coffee I had at a place that claims to be focused on coffee. Looking at all the other positive reviews I may have to try it again in case there was something wrong with the coffee we were served (or the person serving it did something to ruin it). So far I am however not at all impressed. read more

1. Just because you have a shop on Redchurch doesn't mean you are allowed to be douchebags... no wait... no actually most people here are kind of cool and kind of nice . 2. If coffee is your thing then please do it well. Pay attention to such things milk temperature. I recommend Prufrock, they do excellent workshops on how to do coffee well. They might even send a guy to train your staff if you ask nicely. 3. Just don't be douches. It might tickle your ego but in reality no one wins. read more

Australian fancy coffee. Pricier than chains and most independent shops. Medium to strong roast with a nutty aroma, presented with fancy espresso art. Packed on a Sunday afternoon with east end trendy people, wannabes, hipsters and the like. Not a must-do. read more

Allpress Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

I was looking for a place to buy some beans on a Sunday and as Monmouth is closed and as I had heard Allpress had opened a roasting cafe in London I ended up here. It wasn't as easy to get to as I had hoped as I came from north London and walked from OldStreet (10min) but it was well worth the trip. Excellent coffee roasted on site and friendly staff. They had a variety of roasts to choose from. I've brought a 1/2 kg of beans to use at home and will most likely find myself back there again for a coffee and some more supplies in the near future. Let's hope more cafe's follow suit and bring the roasting closer to the counter. read more

Busy coffee shop with some great food as well. Enjoyed my corned beef sandwich here and my real lemonade. Very busy and a real buzz about the place, but the staff are on top of things which is good! read more

I stop by here on most Saturday mornings and actually enjoy waiting in line, making new friends. As you walk in it seems like you just walked into industrial East London, with sacks of coffee piled up next to the industrial sized coffee roasting machine. They take your name and before long you're away with your decent, gourmet long black set for the day ahead. You'll be lucky to find a place to sit in on a Saturday morning but its always worth popping by especially if you're just over the road at the Box Park. read more

This was our go-to coffee shop when we stayed in Shoreditch. Their Indonesian roast was good, but I wasn't wowed by it. Service is great and the employees are friendly. I also loved the look of the interior, with wooden high-tops and newspapers and magazines strewn about. They look to have an interesting cafe food menu as well, though I didn't have any of the food (was definitely tempted by the pastries though). They also have a walk-up window right next to it, with a single barista and an espresso machine, for quicker service and to reduce crowding. read more

Love the interior, love the coffee, love the juice, love the service. Should I say more? Didn't have any cake, but they looked delicious and amazing! Spacious, airy, actually plenty of fresh air a natural wooden surfaces.. BEAUTIFUL space, chilled hangout for sure! And there are few benches outdoors too.. read more

Yes, the coffee there IS good. Although unfortunately the Mocha is almost as bad as anywhere in London. The food is really tasty. And the orange juice seemed to be made freshly and thus was very good as well. So all in all it's really a place to recommend for having a coffee, or even a breakfast or lunch. read more

One of the great things about visiting London now is that a few of Melbourne's beloved coffee brands are attempting to make their names internationally known. And what better way to do this than to open a place in London's edgiest suburb - Shoreditch. This was the old Sharking stomping ground so I know it like the back of my hand. The area in and around Redchurch Street previously was an area that small places went to open and see if they could make it before moving on to larger scale premises. The street houses, pubs, hole in the all restaurants, small art galleries and walls where up and coming graffiti artists start out. How apt that is to then stumble upon one of Melbourne's best coffee roasters open in the thick of it. Inside Allpress Espresso the building it was heaving. It was late afternoon and the joint was jumping and with good reason - it was freezing outside and what better way to warm yourself than stepping inside a coffee house or taking a hot coffee for a walk to warm the hands up. Inside they have their own coffee roaster and seemed to be convincing many a Londoner to take a bag of fresh beans home with them. And even though I didn't get the chance to try the food, many a table were making good work of what they had received. Funnily I did a foodie walking tour here and even though it was just getting off the ground, they walked straight past Allpress without giving it a second thought. I did stop the guide to give her the Melbourne coffee spiel and possibly in the future they will make it a scheduled stop on the tour. But more on that in it's own review. read more

Allpress Espresso makes an amazing coffee, great flavour, and fantastic texture. I have gone out of my way to go by and get one from here when I can. The staff are friendly, great knowledgeable baristas, and the food quality as well (I love the style of the menu board). The only downsides, there is only one location in London and it's a bit small so it's cramped for those having food and eating in. I'll be looking forward to another location opening. read more

Tricky one this. On the one hand I had a couple of 1kg bags of their Redchurch blend as guest when I owned a coffee shop and let's be honest it was easily in the top three blends I've ever tried (and I've tried maybe 30-40+). So they know how to roast and blend coffee. Service was also friendly and the flat white good enough, tho I feel I did the beans more justice, extracted more depth of flavour, when I had them. That's the good stuff. But the big bad stuff for me was no wifi because, as it was explained somewhat regretfully by a pleasant member of staff, people used to sit using the wifi and taking space! For me that's lousy. Coffee shops have to make money, I totally 110% get that, but I was in at lunchtime and the place was less than half full and the seating style could be changed to allow more people. You can also just let people have an allocated amount of time. Coffee and wifi go together these days don't they? Had I known there was none then I'd have kepot my cash in my pocket. I did like the general decor, cleanliness and vibe, and the coffee was fine and the food looked good, but I would go elsewhere next time I'm in the area ... because for me wifi is essential. read more

I happened upon this great cafe on my way to brick lane the other day and I couldn't have been happier with my choice of stopping in for a cappuccino. It's off the beaten path, which gives it a quiet and relaxed feel, and the huge windows covering the corner walls doesn't hurt either. The whole place is very open and bustling, but that god kind of bustling, like the opening scene of Beauty and the Beast. The staff really seemed like they knew what they were doing too. They all looked very busy behind the scene working efficiently to bring coffee to the people. Doing everything from single cup drip coffees to making leaf designs in my cappuccino, they had it all down pat. And while the coffeemakers were working away, the cashier was calm and collected and ever-so-friendly despite the bustle around her, and the fact that it was about 15 minutes before closing and there was a line out the door (which seemed to move quickly). I had a cappuccino and a pistachio shortbread and they were both delish. Definitely going back. read more

Having drunk the coffee here every day for the better part of 2 months, I can attest that it is good. Not only that, the staff are exceedingly friendly. I have tried so many of the joints around Shoreditch and Clerkenwell, and probably only a couple of others come close to Allpress, but none beats them on service and friendly-ness, and when you frequent a joint regularly, that counts for a lot. Allpress comes with a 5-star rating from me! read more

They're a bit grumpy in there and my innocent query about what to order (what would you recommend?) and how to order as first time in there was met with a blank look and half hearted reply - were given wrong drinks too. However the coffee tasted clean and fresh. I had one of the recommended filter coffees. I'm going to assume that the area calls for aloof service and you better know what you're doing or else you're not cool. I'm not cool and thats fine call me out on it... whatever. I'm also quite cheerful with it - that is also fine. read more

Monmouth Coffee, your crown is about to be taken... Newly opened five weeks ago, I was lucky to be passing by because this coffee shop is fantastic. The shop is interesting in itself: Half of it taken up by seating (and lots of customers) and the other half consisting of a large coffee roasting machine and sacks of coffee. It's a fascinating and welcoming place, and the staff are friendly and quick to serve you a tasty caffeinated treat. Which brings me to the important bit; the quality of the coffee. It's good. It's very, very good. For those missing Blue Bottle in San Francisco stick your head in here and you'll feel right at home. The plain black coffee I ordered was served as a very strong shot, with a small vase of hot water to dilute it to taste. It means that you can make your coffee as strong or as weak as you like. I took it straight, and outside of Italy (or Blue Bottle) I don't think you'd find a better cup. Allpress apparently have a policy not to open more than one branch in any major city (to prevent Starbucks-ization of the company I suppose). It's a decision to be applauded (at least for those who live near!). But for those who don't, if you're nearby and like your coffee, you'll really love Allpress. read more

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Came here and had the worst coffee in a long time: Thin like tea and terribly sour. Maybe it is supposed to be hip brewing coffee this way, but it just tastes terrible, kids! Had to go to Monmouth later to recover. read more

This place was amazing! I was in London for the weekend and wanted to grab a coffee while I was out in Shoreditch. This place was the one I happened to pick, and I'm very glad I did! I had the best latte I've had in a very long time. It's rare to find soya milk in cafés where I live, so I was really happy to learn that they offer it. The people working were very friendly as well. The guy who helped me was outgoing, knowledgable, and just very bubbly. The prices are fair and the space is great. It's quite large with lots of seating and newspapers. I can't speak to the quality of the food as I didn't eat, but I can say that almost everyone else in the shop that day had something to eat, so it can't be bad. I also bought a bag of their whole bean coffee to brew at home. I've had it twice now (once using an Aeropress and once was a pour over) and it is truly delicious. I'll definitely be back here next time I'm in London! read more